The Amur leopard is a nocturnal animal that lives and hunts alone – mainly in the vast forests of Russia and China. During the harsh winter, the hairs of that unique coat can grow up to 7cm long. Over ...

The amur leopard is considered to be facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild, with a 2007 census counting only 14-20 adults and 5-6 cubs in the south-western Primorye region of Russia.

The Houston Zoo's cougars stepped out of their heated barns to explore the wintery weather, as did the Amur leopard named Lisa ... allowing them to withstand harsh winter conditions not typical ...